Neurology

Neuroendovascular

Questions discussed in this category

What is your preferred imaging modality for determining infarct core when evaluating acute stroke cases?

1 Answer available

How does the presence of signs of cerebral edema influence your decision for thrombolysis and endovascular thrombectomy?

In light of publication in Ann Neurol by Nie et al based on ANGEL-ASPECT data

1 Answer available

How do you distinguish between episodes of vascular steal and seizures in patients with an AVM?

1 Answer available

Is there benefit of early initiation of antiplatelet therapy or DVT prophylaxis in patients who present with large MCA infarcts and are being considered for hemicraniectomy?

3 Answers available

Is there a role for using parenteral anticoagulation for occlusive extensive ICA thrombus with acute onset of symptoms when patients are not candidates for endovascular therapy, such as low NIHSS?

Would having infarct expansion during hospitalization change your approach?

2 Answers available

Papers discussed in this category

Stroke, 2000-06

Indications for early aspirin use in acute ischemic stroke : A combined analysis of 40 000 randomized patients from the chinese acute stroke trial and the international stroke trial. On behalf of the CAST and IST collaborative groups.

Lancet (London, England), 2016 May 18

The benefits of aspirin in early secondary stroke prevention.

Current treatment options in neurology, 2011 Dec

Preventing deep vein thrombosis after stroke: strategies and recommendations.

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